But Takei isn't exactly flattered over Sulu's sexuality swap, and even admitted he found the idea "really unfortunate."

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, the actor said the character development goes against creator Gene Roddenberry's original vision for Hikaru Sulu.

He explained:

"I'm delighted that there's a gay character. Unfortunately it's a twisting of Gene's creation, to which he put in so much thought. I think it's really unfortunate."

In fact, when Takei first learned about the change last year, he actually tried to persuade Cho — as well as writer Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin — to make a new character gay instead! He recalled:

"I said, 'This movie is going to be coming out on the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, the 50th anniversary of paying tribute to Gene Roddenberry, the man whose vision it was carried us through half a century.'"

Okay, we respect that he wants to protect the creator's original vision, but come on!